GDLive Newsfeed
We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time. Learn more about how recipients opt in to share their stories.
Patuma's family
access_time 4 years ago
Patuma received a $352 initial payment.
"Before, considering the way i earn money, I couldn't afford to build a house. Even though I haven't started building yet, I know I will be able to build one. I have started buying housing materials ( iron sheets)"
Zondani's family
access_time 4 years ago
Zondani received a $352 initial payment.
"Since receiving the money from Givedirectly i have been sleeping in peace and comfortably during the night without any body pains and with a full stomach."
Patuma's family
access_time 4 years ago
Patuma received a $352 initial payment.
"Since receiving the money from Givedirectly me and my family we have peace of mind and we are able to accomodate visitors at our house because we have enough food to give them,We no longer worry about what food we are going to feed the visitors."
Halima's family
access_time 4 years ago
Halima received a $352 initial payment.
"Before Givedirectly i was sleeping uncomfortably and sometimes i could wake up having back pains because i did not have matttress and now its a different story, am sleeping in comfort and wake without such such issues."
Sigale's family
access_time 4 years ago
Sigale received a $352 initial payment.
"when i received the transfer i bought food because i did not have food at home and i used to do piece work just to find food for my family. the remaining amount was used to buy iron sheets because am planning to build a new house once i receive my second transfer. i also bought mattress and other basic needs."
Asiyatu's family
access_time 4 years ago
Asiyatu received a $352 initial payment.
"I was very happy when i received my transfer. We have enough food now."
Loveness's family
access_time 4 years ago
Loveness received a $352 initial payment.
"I was very happy because from the start did not expected such huge amount amidst this pendemic"
Annie's family
access_time 4 years ago
Annie received a $352 initial payment.
"am now sleeping in a comfortable place, i did not apply fertiliser last year in y farm but this year i have and my house did not have cement but now i plastered and floored with cement."
Hawa's family
access_time 4 years ago
Hawa received a $352 initial payment.
"Our daily life has changed, we are now able to eat properly and have enough food than before. I am now staying in a household surrounded by a fence which is something i have always wanted."
Maulana's family
access_time 4 years ago
Maulana received a $352 initial payment.
"My wife and me were very happy. Most of the problems we were facing are now sorted and with the second transfer, our lives will greatly improve."